Trump issues new order to spur rare earths mining
Executive order declares a national emergency in the mining industry, a move aimed at expanding domestic production of rare earths.
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In EY's annual risks and opportunities report, 63% of executives surveyed flagged LTO a top three risk.
Chilean government sees $74bn in mining investments over a decade
The roster of investments includes sprawling projects from top global miners.
Iron ore price jumps 5% after Vale suspension
"Supply disruption could provide short-term support to the market, which has eased from six-year highs earlier this month."
Pan American Silver restarts Huaron and Morococha
The world’s second largest primary silver producer had suspended normal operations at its mines in Peru in March to comply with mandatory national quarantine.
Output from top copper producers down 3.7% in Q2 2020 – report
Overall copper production is forecast to drop by 1.5% this year to 20.3Mt.
Copper price surges on booming Chinese factories
Gauge of manufacturing shows new orders at China's factories jumping to 9-year high as top copper consumer enters "above-trend growth" period.
Lundin seeks mediation to stave off strike at Candelaria mine
The mine's union of 350 members rejected the company's latest offer.
Kinross to acquire 70% of Peak Gold in Alaska for $93m
The open-pit project is expected to start production in 2024.